Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome M 25 321
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M 25.321-A PF M-[scratched out]-Arunout side A
M-25.391-B PFrunout side B
M-25.391-Amatrix on label, side A
M-25.391-Bmatrix on label, side B
Mason & DixonAcapulco Gold
Vinyl pressings
Acapulco Gold
by Mason & Dixon · 1971
13 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Acapulco Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Acapulco Gold
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Stateside SS 2189
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buttercup Records 45-010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BC1207-R2-1-A1H RA-Side Runout Etching
BC1208-1-A2A EB-Side Runout Etching
BC-1207A-Side Label
BC-1208B-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buttercup Records 45-010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
BC1207-R2-1-A1E RA-Side Runout Etching
BC1207S-1-C RB-Side Runout Etching
BC-1207A-Side Label
BC-1207SB-Side Label
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Buttercup Records 45-010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
BC1207-R2 MR △83713A-Side Runout Etching
BC1207S- MR △83714B-Side Runout Etching
BC-1207A-Side Label
BC-1207SStereo-Side Label
Belgium
1971- Label and catalog number
- Cardinal International C. 3225
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
C - 3225 A/B P - 1971
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Cardinal International C. 3225First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | France | Jubilee 2C 006-92.982 M / The Jubilee Group 2C 006-92.982 MFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome M 25 321First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | The Jubilee Group JG 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Netherlands | The Jubilee Group JG 527First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | New Zealand | London Records NZL.1043First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | UK | Stateside SS 2189First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | US | Buttercup Records 45-010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Buttercup Records 45-010First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1971 | US | Buttercup Records 45-010First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Top Tape CS-1807", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| ? | Brazil | Jubilee CS. 1807", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Brazil | Top Tape CS-1807", 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AAcapulco Gold2:58
- BThe Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Acapulco Gold are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Acapulco Gold are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Acapulco Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany, UK, US, Belgium and more. One of them is Metronome M 25 321.
How do I tell if my copy of Acapulco Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M 25 321, SS 2189, 45-010, C. 3225) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 25.321-A PF M-[scratched out]-A and M-25.391-B PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Acapulco Gold on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.